The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1887-01-27
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j. p. H. ashland, Kan.-You are probably en-
titled to pension, but IL would be impossible for
you TO obtain IL without proving all the facts
lating to the origin Of the disability.
A. L., Salem. IOtUd.-A pensOner dies between
pay-days; can his widow draw his pension from
last payday to date of his death? Ins,Uer Yes;
apply TO the pension agent by whom his pension
r. C., Postret. Conn.-You are entitled to the
same bounty for re-enlisting in the Regular army
that you would have been entitled TO had you not
been transferredth thereto. II you were entitled you
probably received it, For any bounty which may
be due, apply TO the Second Auditor of the Treas
ury.
O. W. c. Montpelier VL-You are not entitled TO
reimbursement for travelling expenses. SoIdierson
Through always bad TO pay their own Transporter
H. B. s. Hanab,rg, Eo,pu.-I homesteaded 30
acres of land within the railroad limits that being
all a soldier could homestead at that time. Being
unable TO live thereon, sold before receiving my
deed. Am entitled TO another 50 acres? 2 / en-
listed in 1852 and was discharged in 1883 am not
emitted 20 slOo bounty 8. III man enlisted and
served nine months, and was hOnorably dis
charged, then re-ensted again, receiving $500
bounty. can he be veteranized and get the addi-
tional 500? T. When was Gen. Mcclellan Com
Chief of the armies of the United States
ARss0er. i. Hou entitled 10 another entry, pro-
viding your original entry was made prior 10 June
years, and were discharged for cause other than
wounds. 3. Yes; provided you re-eniisted prior
to April 2, 1854 4. Gen. Mcclellan commanded
the armies of the United States rom Nov. s. 1861.
to March II, 1862
FIR d., appleton, ohio-A soldier drawing PEN
sion applied for increase about Is months since.
liph rpfaP h
AnsCer. Yes; he can apply every six months.
q. W. O., Laddo1tSa. NO.-WhR5 amount is al
lowed notary or clerk by law for filling out
vouchers for a pensioner? ARsCer. The legal fees
for this service vary in different States In Ohio
and perhaps other States, Clerks of the State Courts
not permitted to make any charge for executing
pension vouchers but this does not apply TO Notar
les OF Justices. In others the fees from % TO 80
cents In no case, we think Is it legal TO charge in
excess OF the last amount.
w. j. X, DeTTa0t, Kdn.-About three months ago
sent commission and papers to the Adjutant-Gen-
ersl, U. ). A., for back pay and bounty the claim
was put on file; how long before il is adustede
ARsscsr. In about two years from date of fling
claim.
z. q. Yorasrop, of Guthrie Centre writes us that
the best country in the United States open to
free homesteads Is in the Kaw River Valley South
east Colorado and by application to John W.
kirgcr u Co., Lamar. Colo, they can obtain all the
information necessary, relative to said lands.
@. g., Bushnell N.-YOu not entitled to any
arrears whatever. Specia-act pensions can only
date from passage of such act. Having gone to
jurisdiction of the Pension Office and you are not
entitled to any benefits under the general law.
a "Penstoner," HflferstoVn, PA person fur
nished false evidence against pensioner, which
caused q reduction in his pension can he have ac-
cess to the papers in the Pension Office in order to
ascertain the name OF the offending party? AaScsr
No; such matters are considered confidential
w. A. B., MdreRgo, IoagG.-The act of March 8,
1865, provided three months extra pay proper for
all officers who were in service continuously from
that date to April g. 1865 The act Of June I3 1866
amendatory to said act, provided the same extra
pay for those who left the service by resignation
account of disability contracted therein.
s. w., ARsonid, Gonna person DEMONSTRATING a
claim will have TO reside thereon continuously he
cannot hire any one to do so for him.
Su0scrtoer.-l. Can q father collect his sons
wages from the time he was taken prisoner until
his death IN prison? 2 Can his bounty be collected?
g. Is substitute entitled to bounty? A. Is il too
late TO apply for said moneys? 4ns1Oer. l. Yes. 2.
Yes. if not heretofore paid 8. Certain ones are
entitled, but it depends upon date of enlistment,
etc, and not Knowing the facts we are unable 10
give a more definite answer. T. No.
w. g. H., Plymouth W.-A man enlisted and was
mustered as Sergeant; about six months later he
the 500 bounty under the late decision Of the
Second Controller of the Treasury? Ansscer. Yes,
he enlisted for three years prior July 1851 and
was mustered in for three years prior to Aug. s,
1851.
Darksy," SaR Laks City, Uiaa.-Has a bill been
passed by Congress renstating pensioners on the
from date Of discharge? Ansl0er. No; you prob
ably refer to the limitation of the act which
has not been repealed.
@. NJ b., Col,tsa Cat-We cannot at this date state
what the chances for action UPON the OF
pension bill. There already laws providing for
re.muster under commissions. We do not know to
which particular bill you refer. The act of June g.
1884. provided relief in some cases.
"A. r. Marquette, Meals there any party in
Washington who makes business OF writing up
soldiers records from papers held by the Govern
ment7 AnssCer. There Is in this or any
other city who would be allowed TO do such a thing
The records Of the Governments are not accessible TO
ANY vhfsIa dxuitb
ment, and then only for official purposes. The
Acknowledgement of the State in which the soldier
enlisted Will, upon proper application, give him a
Transcript OF the records showing his military
vice.
q. s. w., Compton Viuoss, ~ H-Has Congress
passed law giving the soldiers and sailors of the
Mexican war three months extra paw. and 10 whom
should apply for same? Aassger. Yes the act was
passed July 10, lS4S Apply to the second Auditor
of the Treasury, this city Nearly if not all that
were entitled to said pay have received it.
w. C. s., King CITY, Mo.-A soldier is granted a
pension, but dies before receiving same are his
heirs entitled to said pension? 1IlStOer In such a
case the widow, or if there be widow the minor
children under i6 years of aga are entitled to the
pension granted; otherwise no part of il can be
paid, except under Section AIS of the Revised
Statutes.
4 d., La Conner, W. T-You cannot obtain PEN
sion II you cannot establish your claim by compe-
tent testimony You would have to prove when,
where and how your disability originated
b j., Garfield, Ky.-l- Who is e-President of
the United States? 2. soldier enlisted and served
three years; then enlisted again for three years
or during the war. He was going to receive his
furlough when order sent him again to the front
to hold the enemy. Is there any bounty due said
soldier? Anslcer. l. There is none. Senator Sher-
man, of Ohio, is President pro tempors of the SEN
ate. 2 Your question Is quite ambiguous. If there
was any bounty due 10 was probably paid him dur
ing service If his record clear he was entitled
to bounty. As you fail to state any facts of npor-
lance. are unable to give a more definite reply.
j. H. C., Seal, OFF the soldier did not receive
the three months extra pay granted TO all honor
ly-discharged soldiers OF the Mexican war the
widow make application for the same TO the
Second Auditor of the Treasury.
j. K. g., HGysSUtie OF you had read our paper
attentively during any period since $780, YOU should
know that ut all times we have advocated the re-
peal Of the arrears act We do not know what
further information is desired by YOU or what fur
Their expression of our opinion should be given
Briefly stated In favor of the repeal of the
arrears act so that all pensioners no matter when
they filed their claims, may be entitled to pension
from date of discharge. and in case of widows
minor children and dependent parents from the
date of death of the soldier.
j. w., COnc0rdid. Kdn.-A soldier drew $50 per
month for loss of arm prior to Aug g. 1886 and was
increased to SIS under act of said date Is he not
entitled TO arrears of $3.50 per month from March
3. 1885 as that act allowed $3.50 TO those who now
get SO? AnSer. lie IS not entitled to any arrears
neither did the act of March 8 1885 grant 7 80 for
anything except actual amputation at shoulder
joint. Increase OF pension at SIS can only be paid
/ from date of passage of the act of Aug. 4 1886
T. " O. knOrpilie. IU-I served four years in the
/ of Government land before should be entitled TO
deed for same? AFas'Ter. One. year if honorably
discharged.
J. w. p, HaterIOo ". Y.-Is there any law passed
| by which we can receive last iustalment OF
bounty? Ans1Usr You probably enlisted aft r July
A. 1864 and did not serve out your full time. cons-
quently the third instalment never became due and
cannot be recovered.